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William "Wm." Jones

House 1870 (District 7)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1824 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: England
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Wm.
City of Residence (when first elected): Hastings
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1870 lists his age as 45.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

12th Legislative Session (1870)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1870
Body: House
District: 07
Elected: 11/2/1869
Residence: Hastings
Term of Office: 1/4/1870 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date: 1/4/1870
Counties Represented: Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Incorporations
  • State Prison
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.